November 22, 2025 -Across our many Indigenous Nations, we understand that peace is not simply desired; it is required by the Sacred Laws that govern the universe. Peace is not a political convenience but a spiritual necessity. And whenever nations come together after war, they enter a sacred space where every decision must be measured not only in terms of power, but in terms of responsibility to the generations yet unborn.
The Four Worlds Sixteen Indigenous Guiding Principles teach us that all human beings are born sacred, that unity is the starting point of all healing, and that development must be based on a vision of harmony that includes both the material and the spiritual. When we look at the suffering caused by the war between Russia and Ukraine, we see clearly how these principles have been violated, and how they must be restored.
The Indigenous worldview teaches that when conflicts of this scale erupt, they critically tear the fabric of the Sacred Hoop. They weaken spiritual relationships, cause multigenerational harm, and create trauma that, if not consciously healed, passes forward for centuries.
Therefore, when a peace proposal appears, even as a political document, our responsibility as Indigenous Peoples and stewards of these principles is to examine not only the words but also the spirit and intention behind them.
We ask these questions to assess whether the agreement aligns with Indigenous values: Does this agreement restore unity? Does it honor the sacredness of all peoples? Does it reduce fear? Does it open the door to healing? Does it protect Mother Earth? These criteria are essential for guiding a peace process rooted in Indigenous principles.Does it create conditions for t the next Seven Generations to thrive?
These questions, derived from the Sixteen Principles, are vital to assess whether the Proposed 28-Point Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan upholds Indigenous values and principles of integrity and accountability.
THE SIXTEEN INDIIGENOUS GUIDING PRINCIPLES AS THE FOUNDATION FOR PEACE
1. The Human Family is One (Principle #1)
This proposed agreement speaks to a larger truth, that the divisions between nations are illusions maintained by fear. The Sacred Hoop teaches that humanity is one family. When two sides in conflict agree to speak, they acknowledge this shared destiny.
2. Unity is the Starting Place of All Peace (Principle #2)
Peace cannot come through victory or domination. It can only come through unity—through the willingness of all sides to step back from fear and recognize that their survival is intertwined.
3. The Hurt of One is the Hurt of All; the Honor of One is the Honor of All (Principle #3)
War wounds everyone: civilians, soldiers, mothers, fathers, children, our Mother Earth, and even the nations far away who feel the shockwaves of instability. A real peace agreement must acknowledge this wound.
4. All Peoples Must Be Part of Their Own Development (Principle #4)
Peace cannot be imposed. All sides must participate. No nation can be excluded or forced into agreement. All voices must be heard—especially those of the people most affected.
5. Development Comes from the Inside Out (Principle #5)
Peace requires inner healing from trauma, nationalism, and hatred. Without this, the words on paper will crumble in the wind. Each nation must heal from the inside out.
6. Healing Is a Necessary Part of Development (Principle #6)
The suffering of families, prisoners, elders, children, and refugees must be addressed. Without healing processes, no agreement will hold. The humanitarian sections of the plan echo this truth.
7. Justice Must Be Rooted in Respect, Balance, and Harmony (Principle #7)
True justice does not punish blindly. It restores balance. A peace agreement that locks nations into long-term mutual commitments helps prevent cycles of revenge.
8. There Is No Peace Without Accountability (Principle #8)
Every side must honor its commitments. Every nation must restrain its capacity for harm. Accountability must be built into the structure of peace, not left to chance.
9. Communication Builds Understanding (Principle #9)
Dialogue between Russia, Ukraine, Europe, NATO, and the United States is essential. Without communication, misunderstandings lead to fear, and fear leads to war.
10. Authentic Vision Must Guide Every Agreement (Principle #10)
This agreement cannot simply be a political maneuver. It must be guided by a deeper vision: a Europe and Eurasia at peace, where war is no longer the default option.
11. The Land and Mother Earth Must Be Respected (Principle #11)
War poisons soil, water, and air. Peace must prioritize environmental restoration. The land itself must be healed.
12. Cultural Diversity Is a Source of Strength (Principle #12)
Protection of linguistic minorities, freedom of religion, and rejection of racism align directly with this principle. Peace requires cultural safety.
13. The Hurt Must Be Acknowledged (Principle #13)
The suffering of millions must not be buried or denied. A peace built on silence will not last. Healing requires truth.
14. No Vision, No Development (Principle #14)
Without a shared vision of harmony and coexistence, no reconstruction plan—no matter how well funded—will thrive.
15. A Strong Circle of Relationships Is Essential (Principle #15)
Nations rely on relationships. Sanctions, reintegration, reconstruction funds, and humanitarian programs must strengthen these relationships, not weaken them.
16. The Wholeness of Life Must Be Honored (Principle #16)
All aspects of life, economic, political, cultural, spiritual, and ecological, must be balanced. Peace can only hold if it is holistic.
With this spiritual foundation, the 28 Point Peace Proposal can now be presented as commitments that must be honored as sacred promises if peace is to take root.
Below is the complete newly proposed agreement.
THE 28-POINT PROPOSED RUSSIA-UKRAINE PEACE PLAN
Ukraine’s sovereignty will be confirmed.
A comprehensive non-aggression agreement will be concluded among Russia, Ukraine, and Europe. All ambiguities of the past 30 years will be considered resolved.
It is expected that Russia will not invade neighbouring countries and that NATO will not expand further.
A dialogue will be conducted between Russia and NATO, mediated by the United States, to resolve all security issues and create conditions for de-escalation, thereby ensuring global security and increasing opportunities for cooperation and future economic development.
Ukraine will receive reliable security guarantees.
The size of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be limited to 600,000 personnel.
Ukraine agrees to enshrine in its constitution that it will not join NATO, and NATO agrees to include in its statutes a provision that it will not accept Ukraine in the future.
NATO agrees not to deploy troops in Ukraine.
European fighter aircraft will be stationed in Poland.
US Guarantees: The United States will receive compensation for the guarantee. If Ukraine invades Russia, it will lose the guarantee. If Russia invades Ukraine, in addition to a decisive coordinated military response, all global sanctions will be reinstated, recognition of new territories and all other benefits of this deal will be revoked. If Ukraine, without cause, launches a missile at Moscow or Saint Petersburg, the security guarantee will be considered invalid.
Ukraine retains the right to EU membership and will receive short-term preferential access to the European market while the issue is under consideration.
A powerful global package of measures for the reconstruction of Ukraine, including but not limited to:
a. Creation of a Ukraine Development Fund to invest in high-growth sectors, including technology, data-processing centres, and artificial intelligence.
b. The United States will cooperate with Ukraine on the joint reconstruction, development, modernization, and operation of Ukraine’s gas infrastructure, including pipelines and storage facilities.
c. Joint efforts to restore war-affected territories, including the reconstruction and modernization of cities and residential areas.
d. Infrastructure development.
e. Extraction of minerals and natural resources.
f. The World Bank will develop a special financing package to accelerate these efforts.
Russia will be reintegrated into the global economy:
a. The lifting of sanctions will be discussed and agreed upon gradually and on an individual basis.
b. The United States will conclude a long-term economic cooperation agreement aimed at mutual development in the fields of energy, natural resources, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, data-processing centres, rare-earth mining projects in the Arctic, and other mutually beneficial corporate opportunities.
c. Russia will be invited to return to the G8.
Frozen assets will be used in the following way:
$100 billion of frozen Russian assets will be invested in US-led reconstruction and investment efforts in Ukraine. The United States will receive 50% of the profits from this undertaking. Europe will add another $100 billion to increase the total investment available for Ukraine’s reconstruction. Frozen European assets will be unfrozen. The remaining frozen Russian assets will be invested in a separate American-Russian investment vehicle that will implement joint American-Russian projects in areas to be determined. This fund will aim to strengthen bilateral relations and increase shared interests, creating strong motivation not to return to conflict.
A joint American-Russian working group on security issues will be established to facilitate and ensure the fulfillment of all provisions of this agreement.
Russia will legislatively enshrine a policy of non-aggression toward Europe and Ukraine.
The United States and Russia will agree to extend the validity of treaties on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and arms control, including START-1.
Ukraine agrees to remain a non-nuclear state in accordance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant will be restarted under IAEA supervision, and the generated electricity will be split equally between Russia and Ukraine (50:50).
Both countries undertake to introduce educational programmes in schools and society that promote understanding and tolerance of different cultures and the elimination of racism and prejudice:
a. Ukraine will adopt EU rules on religious tolerance and protection of linguistic minorities.
b. Both countries agree to lift all discriminatory measures and to guarantee the rights of Ukrainian and Russian media and education.
c. All Nazi ideology and activity must be rejected and prohibited.
Territories:
a. Crimea, Lugansk, and Donetsk will be recognized de facto as Russian, including by the United States.
b. Kherson and Zaporozhye will be frozen along the line of contact, which will mean de facto recognition along the line of contact.
c. Russia renounces other territories (probably referring to parts of Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts – Ed.) that it controls outside the five regions.
d. Ukrainian forces will withdraw from the part of Donetsk oblast they currently control; this withdrawal zone will be regarded as a neutral demilitarized buffer zone, internationally recognized as territory belonging to the Russian Federation. Russian forces will not enter this demilitarized zone.
After future territorial arrangements are agreed, both the Russian Federation and Ukraine undertake not to change these arrangements by force. Any security guarantees will not apply in the event of violation of this commitment.
Russia will not obstruct Ukraine’s commercial use of the Dnepr River, and agreements will be reached on the free transportation of grain across the Black Sea.
A humanitarian committee will be created to resolve outstanding issues:
a. All remaining prisoners and bodies will be exchanged on the “all-for-all” principle.
b. All civilian detainees and hostages will be returned, including children.
c. A family reunification programme will be implemented.
d. Measures will be taken to alleviate the suffering of conflict victims.
Ukraine will hold elections 100 days after the agreement is signed.
All parties involved in the conflict will receive full amnesty for actions committed during the war and will undertake not to file claims or pursue complaints in the future.
This agreement will be legally binding. Its implementation will be monitored and guaranteed by a Peace Council headed by President Trump. Predetermined sanctions will apply in the event of violations.
Once all parties have agreed to and signed this memorandum, the ceasefire will enter into force immediately after both sides withdraw to the agreed positions, allowing implementation of the agreement to begin.
If these commitments were carried out in good faith, the Sixteen Principles teach us that our Human Family could step into a new era.
Unity would be strengthened. Healing would begin.
Balance would return. Cultural safety would be protected. Mother Earth would be relieved of destructive violence. Future generations would inherit a more peaceful world.
Indigenous Statement of Neutrality and Perspective
In our way, when two sides of the human family stand in conflict, we do not step between them to decide who is right or wrong. That is not our place, and not our way. Instead, we stand a little back from the fire, holding to neutrality, listening deeply, and remembering that every nation has its own history, its own wounds, its own fears, and its own responsibilities.
As Indigenous Peoples, our role is not to intervene in the affairs of the sovereign nations involved, Russia, Ukraine, and all others who carry the weight of this conflict. This journey toward peace belongs to them. It is their children who have brought the fear, their elders who have cried the tears, their families who have taken the losses. Only they can decide what peace requires, and only they can choose the path forward.
We stand here simply as relatives from another part of the human family, offering the teachings that have guided us through generations of hardship, conflict, and survival. We do not endorse or oppose any political proposal. We do not take sides in nations' conflicts. What we share comes from the teachings of the land, from the memory of our ancestors, and from the understanding of how fragile peace can be, and how sacred it becomes when it is truly honored.
From our Indigenous perspective, if such an agreement were ever to be implemented, its success would depend not on the signatures alone, but on the spirit in which those commitments are carried out. Agreements made from fear will break. Agreements made under domination will not hold. But agreements rooted in respect, reciprocity, responsibility, and a deep concern for the well-being of future generations — these can endure beyond politics.
The nations directly involved must choose this. They must decide their own path, in their own voices, through their own processes. Our perspective simply highlights the conditions under which any peace, in any land, among any people, has a chance to be real:
Peace must be honest. Peace must be mutual. Peace must honor the sacredness of every human life. Peace must heal, not humiliate. Peace must leave no room for revenge to take root. Peace must protect the land, the rivers, and the generations yet unborn.
We offer these reflections not as instructions, not as judgments, and not as demands, but as teachings from our own experience as Nations that have known conflict and have walked long paths toward healing. The responsibility, the choice, and the future rest entirely with the people whose lives are touched by this war.
We stand simply as relatives, holding to neutrality, offering a perspective shaped by thousands of years of survival, resilience, and hope.
If these Indigenous teachings can help strengthen the roots of peace, then we place them gently on the table for consideration and step back again into the circle, honoring the sovereignty, dignity, and self-determination of all involved.
